Movies and TvShows featuring "nuclear-scare" theme.

The Atomic Cafe is a documentary film that focuses on the history and impact of nuclear warfare. It covers topics such as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the testing of nuclear weapons at Bikini Atoll, the Cold War, and the fear of a nuclear apocalypse. The film uses a mix of archival footage, government propaganda, and humorous clips to examine the culture surrounding the nuclear age.

Duck and Cover is a short animation film released in 1952 during the Cold War era. It was created to educate children on what to do in the event of a nuclear attack. The film features an anthropomorphic turtle named Bert who teaches schoolchildren the importance of 'ducking and covering' to protect themselves from the effects of a nuclear explosion. The film is part animated and part live-action, and it utilizes catchy songs and colorful visuals to engage its young audience.

During a trip to a secluded cabin, five friends are tormented by a horde of malevolent spirits, from an ancient pagan demon to a sinister nun.

In the midst of the Cold War, a small town is sent into chaos when a false alarm for a nuclear attack disrupts the lives of its residents. The people must grapple with fear, confusion, and the decision of whether to seek shelter or face the imminent threat.

Gene Hackman stars as a Regional Civil Defense official who attempts to convince a skeptical county commissioner to adopt a Community Shelter Planning program. The purpose of the program is to identify fallout shelter space for all of the citizens of the community.

An educational film that instructs people on how to survive atomic bombs and the radiation they emit while following a family facing nuclear attack who calmly prepare for the aftermath. Shows the various modes of Civil Defense that were being developed to protect the American population in the event of a nuclear war.

A man named Walt who has recently completed building a fallout shelter in his home, a project initiated due to the threat of nuclear war during the Cold War era. Walt demonstrates to his friends the multi-functionality of the shelter, which can also serve as a darkroom, an extra bedroom, or a safe space during tornadoes. He explains the construction process in detail, emphasizing the need for precise measurements, proper leveling, and the use of concrete blocks for radiation protection. The shelter includes a stock of essentials like a radio, batteries, and a fire extinguisher. Walt’s narrative is interspersed with advice on obtaining official bulletins for guidance and the importance of building shelters correctly. The film concludes with a message from the Director of the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization, advocating for the construction of family fallout shelters across America as a means of personal safety and national security in the nuclear age.

This film deals straightforwardly with the consequences of a nuclear attack for the Canadian Prairies. The Prairies are singled out because of their proximity to huge stockpiles of intercontinental ballistic missiles located in North Dakota. Scenes include a visit to a missile base and to an emergency government bunker in Manitoba. A doctor, a farmer and a civil defence coordinator provide different perspectives on nuclear war. Although the film focuses on one region, it provides a model for people everywhere who would like to know more about their own situation but don't know what questions to ask.

Short film that emphasizes the importance of keeping a tidy home when facing an atomic bomb.

If you erase the people of downtown America, the effect is bizarre, not to say disturbing. That is what this film does. It shows the familiar urban scene without a soul in sight: streets empty, buildings empty, yet everywhere there is evidence of recent life and activity. At the end of the film we learn what has happened.

Portentously portrays the evacuation of Portland, Oregon, when threatened by a nuclear attack on its state-of-the-art civil defense system.

The U.S. Office of Civil Defense illustrates facts about fallout from nuclear explosions.

A Civil Defense film that focuses on what the average American can do to protect himself if caught out in the open or at home during a nuclear attack.

A sergeant in the U.S. military tries to ease three enlisted men's fears of the atom bomb by teaching them ways they can protect themselves in the event of an attack.

Civil Defense film that outlines steps to be taken to protect your home and family in case of a nuclear attack by the Russians (or Chinese, or whoever the enemy at the moment will be). Included are such steps as building a bomb shelter in your basement or outside in your back yard, storing a supply of food, medicine, clothing and emergency supplies and covering your windows with blinds or draperies so when the bomb drops you won't be sliced to pieces by broken glass.

Civil Defense Film on DVD. Enjoy the wonderful vintage animation used to illustrate the manner in which radioactive particles penetrate all manner of objects. Step back in time and gain perspective on how people were instructed to conduct themselves in the event of a nuclear attack. Watch as the use of a geiger counter is demonstrated for the purposes of determining radiation levels. Originally commissioned in 1950 by The Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, 'The Medical Aspects of Nuclear Radiation' is an important part of world history. Great for home-schoolers or in the classroom! Arrange a viewing for students and use this film as a tool to begin a discussion regarding these new concerns during the dawn of the nuclear age.